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Signed-off-by: Sean Cross <sean@xobs.io>
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also see the linear sliders.
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Into the Machine</h3>
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<img id="bunnie-ij-machines" alt="Rows of injection molding machines" data-src="img/bunnie-ij-machines.jpg">
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<cite for="bunnie-ij-machines"><small>© bunnie@bunniestudios.com</small></cite>
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<aside class="notes">
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Here's another shot with a lot more machines. This was taken at a different factory at lunchtime, when the
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factory floor clears out.
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<section>
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<h3>Into the Machine</h3>
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<img id="bunnie-ij-machines-2" alt="Rows of injection molding machines" data-src="img/bunnie-ij-machines-2.jpg">
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<cite for="bunnie-ij-machines-2"><small>© bunnie@bunniestudios.com</small></cite>
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More machines. Believe it or not this was a different factory.
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Pulling a Shot</h3>
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somehow. Ejector pins slide through the tool and pop the piece out, leaving it clean for another shot.
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Ejectors</h3>
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<img id="bunnie-ejectors" data-src="img/bunnie-ejector-pins.jpg" alt="Ejectors from another mold, clearly visible">
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<cite for="bunnie-ejectors"><small>© bunnie@bunniestudios.com</small></cite>
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<aside class="notes">
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And just so you get a good idea of what ejectors look like, here's a mold base that's been partially diassembled.
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You can see just how many ejector pins there are on this relatively large piece.
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Cases on Runners</h3>
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<img data-src="img/factory-cases-on-runner.jpg">
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>FreeCAD can read KiCad files</h3>
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<h3>FreeCAD can read KiCad PCBs</h3>
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<img data-src="img/freecad-kicad.png" alt="KiCad PCB inside FreeCAD">
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This is huge for ensuring your PCB fits. FreeCAD will read any STEP models for components that exist. It will
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Here's what we sent to the factory</h3>
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<h3>Here's what we submitted</h3>
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<img data-src="img/freecad-sent-to-factory.png" alt="STEP model we sent to factory">
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<aside class="notes">
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Here's what we sent to the factory. FreeCAD generated this STEP file, and we just emailed it to them. They
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>And here's what they sent back</h3>
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<h3>And here's what they made</h3>
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<source data-src="img/final-model-spinning.mp4" type="video/mp4" />
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</video>
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Cutting Steel</h3>
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<h3>Cutting Steel - EDM</h3>
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<img id="bunnie-edm" src="img/bunnie-edm.jpg" alt="An EDM machine cutting steel">
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<cite for="bunnie-edm"><small>© bunnie@bunniestudios.com</small></cite>
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Once we approved the 3D printed prototype, they started cutting steel. They use a variety of techniques here, but
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it usually starts with wire EDM. This process takes a few weeks.
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Once we approved the 3D printed prototype, they started cutting steel. They use a variety of techniques here, and
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frequently use EDM. This process involves cutting a soft copper positive with a CNC tool, then passing high
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current through the copper as it comes near steel. They run dielectric fluid on it both to cool the piece and to
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help the electrons ablate the steel.
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>T0 Shot</h3>
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<img data-src="img/tomu-case-defect.jpg">
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<img id="bunnie-pvt-case-outside" data-src="img/bunnie-pvt-case-outside.jpg" alt="Outside of the Novena case">
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<cite for="bunnie-pvt-case-outside"><small>© bunnie@bunniestudios.com</small></cite>
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<aside class="notes">
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After they finish milling, they do a test shot. Usually this is in black, because it helps them to tune features
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After they finish milling, they do a test shot. Usually this is not in the final color you specified, because it
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helps them to tune features
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such as how quickly to flow plastic. This T0 shot also lets them test to make sure it fits the final product. The
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tool is still relatively soft, so changes can easily be made. If they need to remove material, they simply grind
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it off. If they need to add material, they weld it on and then grind it off.
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A good plastics vendor will have a functional tool after T0, but it's not at all uncommon to have to do T1, T2,
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and more. This test shot will usually be in black, because it shows lots of defects very easily.
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and more.
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>T0 Shot - Annotated</h3>
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<img id="bunnie-pvt-case-t0-explained" data-src="img/bunnie-pvt-case-t0-explained.jpg" alt="Outside of the Novena case">
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<cite for="bunnie-pvt-case-t0-explained"><small>© bunnie@bunniestudios.com</small></cite>
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<aside class="notes">
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This is an annotated version of the case. You can see three major problems here: flow lines,
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where the plastic partially cooled as it was still moving. Knit lines are where two rivers of molten plastic
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meet. And sink marks, where not enough plastic flowed, and features on the inside can be seen through on the
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other side. The factory will tune the mold and the flow rate to address these issues.
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</aside>
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</section>
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</section>
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<section>
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<h3>Manufactured!</h3>
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<img src="img/manufactured.jpg" alt="Bag of Tomu cases">
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<aside class="notes">
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And then you have your final tool, ready to shoot thousands of copies of your model!
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</aside>
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